Knit Dragon Mitts by NeedleNoodles

Knit Dragon Mitts

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Knitting
July 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 16 rows = 2 inches
in k 2 p 2 ribbing
US 6 - 4.0 mm
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
English
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Dragon Mitts: keep yourself entertained and your hands toasty warm!


This is a knitting pattern suitable for intermediate knitters, and involves the following techniques:

  • Working in the round
  • The following stitches: k, p, M 1, M 1 purlwise, lifted increases, yo, k 2 tog, slip 1
  • Pinhole cast on (instructions for this are included with the pattern)
  • Crochet cast on (instructions for this are included with the pattern)

Finished mitt is about 8 inches long and about 4.5 inches wide. Fits a wrist about 7 inches around

For more help, check out these videos:

Pinhole Cast On for Circular Knitting (right handed)
http://youtu.be/l-LYO83sEX0

Crochet Cast On Knitting Demonstration (right handed)
http://youtu.be/XN4EV1_KY_s

Finishing the Teeth:
http://youtu.be/zl-h6zM3XSY

Adding the Spine:

http://youtu.be/E5CBjWPZgZY

This pattern is written in English and all needle sizes, abbreviations, etc. are American. Contains 13 fully-illustrated pages with large, easy-to-read text and lots of photos, diagrams and charts to accompany the written instructions.


Suggested Materials:

  • Yarn:

Green: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes: Peapod; 2 skeins

Blue: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes: Marina; 1 skein

White: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes: White; 1 skein

(Or worsted weight yarns of your choice. Under 200 yards needed for green,
under 100 yards needed for White and Blue)

  • One set of US Size 6/4 mm double pointed needles

  • Tapestry needle (for weaving in yarn ends)

  • Scissors

  • Needle and Thread

  • 4 Buttons, black, 3/8” diameter (for eyes)